Learn more about how to prepare a good scientific dissemination project

Check out the tips below, inspired by the creators of the 37 graus podcast, Bia Guimarães and Sarah Azoubel, on how to write a good scientific dissemination project:

1 – Your proposal should be easy to understand and enjoyable to read. Answer exactly what was asked in the form, paying attention to the language.

2 – Be original. You need to say what makes your project different from others (an innovative format, an unusual approach, a target audience that is not yet being served). Remember that, in order to discover the originality of your project, you first need to have studied the general scenario and acquired a repertoire. This way, you run less risk of creating something similar to what already exists.

3 – Avoid clichés and generic phrases. Instead of writing that your project involves “a chat about different topics,” say what those topics are. Instead of saying that you are going to make a product that is “light and relaxed” or “solid and rigorous,” give concrete examples that show what the tone of the project will be.

4 – Your summary should grab the reviewer’s attention. These are the two sentences that will make the person want to learn more about the project. Don’t worry, you will have other fields in the form to better explain the format, strategy, team, duration, techniques, and processes involved.

5 – Highlight what makes you the right team for this project. Do you have the necessary skills? Cultural and professional background that is relevant to the project? Experiences that will make everything more interesting? Say all of this.

6 – Describe your target audience well. Be specific, show that you have researched and know your potential audiences. Tell them who they are, where they live, what they do, what they like, and how your project will satisfy them. Never write “general public” when talking about your target audience.

7 – Tell them what you already do well and how much your project has grown, but also take the opportunity to tell them what skills you and your organization want to develop further and why this support will be important for your project.

8 – Write your proposal and let it sit for a few days. When you read it again, you will notice points that still need to be worked on and you will realize which parts can be left out.

[Content adapted from the text “Dicas para mandar bem em editais”, das criadoras do podcasts 37 graus Bia Guimarães e Sarah Azoubel]